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WHO urges more taxes for sugary drinks, alcohol

Geneva, Switzerland—Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and...

Aboitiz Group bullish on CCBPI business despite higher sugar tax

Aboitiz Equity Ventures remains positive about the prospects of soft drink maker Coco-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. which it plans to invest in despite the...

Gov’t adds ‘sweetener’ on sugar tax

Allowing industrial users to directly import their own sugar requirement will serve as “sweetener” for them to accept the new tax scheme on sugary...

Sugar tax threatening Coca-Cola’s investment

Coca-Cola Femsa said Thursday it may revisit its investment plan in the Philippines, if Congress approves the proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in its...

Industry group opposes sugar tax

The Federation of Philippine Industries Inc. is opposing the proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying the bill is “anti-poor.” FPI president Jess Arranza said Monday...

Sugar tax gains support

THE proposed taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages has gained wider support, with  main proponent in Congress describing it as a pro-poor measure aimed to check...
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